Caletal 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.02 (3 x 10: ৳ 90.45)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.15
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Management of chronic diarrhea
- Relief of heartburn and sour stomach
- Treatment of vitamin D deficiency
- Relief of upset stomach
- Use in pregnancy and lactation
- Relief of dyspeptic symptoms
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH
- Diminishes activity of pepsin
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Use as antacid and dietary supplement
- Tailored doses based on patient's condition
- Adjustment in pregnancy, lactation, and chronic renal failure
- Maximize effective phosphate binding with meals
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with tetracycline absorption
- Requirement for modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
- Sarcoidosis
- Renal disease
- Cardiac disease
Side Effects
- Irritation to GI tract
- Constipation
- Rare hypercalcaemia, especially in chronic renal failure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy
- Oral calcium supplementation
- Antacid therapy
- Use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective use in children with chronic renal failure
- Potential constipation issue in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Controlled room temperature